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Requirements
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Extra requirements
Many programs at RMIT have extra requirements as part of the selection process such as:
- an interview
- a test
- a folio
- and/or completion of a supplementary form.
You need to complete the extra requirements for the program you are applying for by the specified deadline or you will not be considered for selection into the program.
Extra requirements and the deadline for submission are listed in the VTAC Guide or in RMIT program brochures.
Entrance requirements
Entrance requirements are the minimum academic standard that applicants must meet in order to be eligible to apply for a program. Applicants should note the specific program entrance requirements on program web pages and RMIT University’s general entrance requirements as below.
RMIT University admits students on the basis of their demonstrated capacity to succeed in their chosen program.
Apprenticeships, traineeships and preparatory
TAFE certificate I, II and III and preparatory programs (including apprenticeships and traineeships) may have a minimum entrance requirement. Please check with the relevant RMIT school for information about the program you will be undertaking.
Certificates and diplomas (TAFE)
The minimum tertiary entrance requirement for certificate IV, diploma and advanced diploma programs is the successful completion of Year 12, e.g. Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or a comparable qualification. A small number of TAFE programs require completion of prerequisite subjects and achievement of minimum study scores. Check individual program pages for specific entrance requirements.
Undergraduate degrees
The general requirements of entry for undergraduate degree programs, including associate degrees, are one or more of the following:
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Entrance requirement |
Details |
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VCE - Current or previously approved Victorian Year 12: Victorian Certificate of Education including VET in the VCE, Higher School Certificate |
Satisfactory completion of Year 12, including all work requirements for eight units at level 3 and 4, including English (any English, including English as a Second Language). |
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Other Year 12 |
Interstate Satisfactory completion of qualifications deemed equivalent to the approved Victorian Year 12 including English (any English, including English as a Second Language). |
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New Zealand Year 12 qualifications |
Satisfactory completion of the University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships, provided an accredited final year English course has been satisfactorily completed. |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Satisfactory completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma including English. |
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Foundation Studies |
Satisfactory completion of a Foundation Studies program offered by a registered TAFE or private provider. |
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Recognised equivalent overseas qualifications |
Satisfactory completion of a qualification of an equivalent standard to an approved Australian Year 12, including English. |
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Previous tertiary studies |
The satisfactory completion of two university courses (units), taken at any Australian University, either on an award or non-award basis, including through Open Universities Australia. Note: previous year 12 studies may also be taken into consideration in selection. |
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Open Universities Australia studies |
The satisfactory completion of two Open Universities Australia units. Scored or graded results are required. |
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Overseas tertiary studies |
Complete and incomplete tertiary qualifications obtained overseas are assessed by VTAC and /or National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) or Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) to determine whether they meet the entrance requirements. |
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Current or previous TAFE studies |
The satisfactory completion of one year of an AQF accredited award at Certificate IV or above, including the Diploma of Further Education. |
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VCAL - Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning |
The satisfactory completion of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning at Senior Level. Scored results (Cumulative Performance Measures) are required. |
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The entrance requirements for postgraduate coursework programs are:
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Entrance requirement |
Details |
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Tertiary qualification |
The completion of an approved tertiary qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification. |
Postgraduate research
Masters by Research
An applicant for admission to the Masters by Research will:
(i) have qualified for or graduated with a first degree with at least a credit average; or
(ii) have other approved qualifications or experience.
Doctorate (PhD)
An applicant for admission to the Doctorate (PhD) will:
(i) have qualified for or graduated with the degree of Master by Research, a degree of Master by coursework which includes a research program with a duration of at least one semester full‐time (or part‐time equivalent) or with the degree of Bachelor with not less than upper second class honours of the University; or
(ii) have other approved qualifications or experience.
Professional Doctorate
An applicant for admission to the Professional Doctorate will:
(i) have qualified for or graduated with an appropriate honours degree or Masters degree in the core discipline areas of the proposed doctoral program; or
(ii) have the appropriate level of advanced professional experience relevant to the discipline area.
PhD by Publication
An applicant for admission to the PhD by Publication will:
(a) be an established researcher and/or scholar; and
(b) have qualified for or graduated with the degree of Master by Research, a degree of Master by coursework which includes a research program with a duration of at least one semester full‐time (or part‐time equivalent) or with the degree of Bachelor with not less than upper second class honours of RMIT University (“the University”); or
(c) have other approved qualifications or experience.
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